Music Cataloging Specialist - (part-time)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a detail-oriented, early-career professional to join their library team as a half-time Music Cataloging Specialist. This role involves working with diverse music collections and materials, applying cataloging standards and metadata practices to ensure library resources are discoverable and accessible. The position is part-time, 17.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of active music experience
• Strong knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards
• Experience working with complex workflows, formats, and/or languages
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, faculty, students, and other library stakeholders
• Resume

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of active music experience
• 2 years of applied cataloging experience
• Passionate about music, libraries, and bringing order to information
• Enjoys music, research, organization, technology, and helping others succeed while contributing to the work of an academic library.

Responsibilities

• Catalog print and digital music materials using MARC 21, RDA, LCC, and LCSH
• Evaluate, enhance, and maintain bibliographic records
• Work with national library databases such as OCLC
• Perform authority control and contribute to NACO/PCC activities
• Review cataloging work for accuracy and quality
• Help train, mentor, and support student employees
• Contribute ideas to improve cataloging workflows and procedures
• Participate in professional development and library training

Benefits

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree